FIVS 205 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Serology, Frye Standard, Sole Markings
18 Apr 2016
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Rules of evidence: generally, the rules used by a court to determine if scientific evidence will be admitted. The admissibility or inadmissibility of information weather eyewitness testimony, photographs, physical objects, or scientifically generated information such as dna is determined by the trial court"s application of the rules of evidence. Forensic evidence: broadly, physical or opinion evidence that is generated by a forensic practitioner or one hired in a forensic role. The forensic part refers to the scientific processes through which facts are generated. The evidence part of the concept of forensic evidence refers to a distinct set of procedures that are unique to the litigation process. Forensic and other types of evidence are used to reconstruct the events that encompass the crime being prosecuted. Admissible evidence: evidence that is determined to be admitted into evidence and be considered in rendering the decision must be reliable and relevant.
